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Dick Hardt is a visionary leader in the identity and access management space, with a career spanning groundbreaking contributions to technology and security. As the founder of Hellō Identity, Dick focuses on revolutionizing user-controlled identity and privacy solutions, simplifying identity federation for B2B SaaS companies. He played a pivotal role in designing OAuth and JSON Web Tokens (JWTs), technologies that are foundational to secure digital identity.
A serial entrepreneur with three successful exits, Dick has led identity initiatives at Microsoft and Amazon, driving innovation in global authentication systems. He also founded ActiveState and Sxip Identity, pioneering advancements in software development tools and federated identity solutions.
Known for his engaging speaking style and thought leadership, Dick is a regular at tech conferences worldwide, advocating for open standards and privacy-enhancing technologies. His passion for simplifying complex identity systems aligns with his ongoing work on the Interoperability Profiling for Secure Identity in the Enterprise (IPSIE) standard.
Based in Lisbon, Dick Hardt is an American and Canadian citizen, deeply committed to creating a secure, privacy-respecting digital future. Whether designing protocols or developing innovative solutions, Dick continues to shape the identity landscape with his expertise and vision.